The News Agents
Global
Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall – three of the UK’s top journalists – host an award-winning daily news podcast: The News Agents.
They’re not just here to tell you what's happening, but why. Expect astute analysis and explanation of the day's news – and a healthy dose of scepticism and the ability to laugh at it all when needed.
Episodes are available every weekday afternoon. You can listen to The News Agents on Alexa, just say "Alexa ask Global Player to play The News Agents"
The News Agents is a Global Player Original podcast.
For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com
You can visit our website here https://www.thenewsagents.co.uk/
They’re not just here to tell you what's happening, but why. Expect astute analysis and explanation of the day's news – and a healthy dose of scepticism and the ability to laugh at it all when needed.
Episodes are available every weekday afternoon. You can listen to The News Agents on Alexa, just say "Alexa ask Global Player to play The News Agents"
The News Agents is a Global Player Original podcast.
For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com
You can visit our website here https://www.thenewsagents.co.uk/
Episodes
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Sep 14, 2023 • 32min
Could Starmer make Britain “a dumping ground” for migrants?
Penny Mordaunt accuses Keir Starmer of lacking courage, while Starmer discusses his visit to The Hague to tackle the small boats crisis. A debate ensues regarding treating people smugglers as terrorists and the fear of becoming a dumping ground for migrants. Mitt Romney's retirement from the US Senate prompts a discussion on US politics and his role as a presidential candidate.
Sep 13, 2023 • 36min
Why do we have to choose between new homes and clean water?
Discussion on the argument between building new homes and maintaining clean water, the government's plan to unlock homes and the impact of regulation on house building, sewage pollution and public sentiment in Britain, nimbyism, planning reform, and the housing crisis, and a discussion on Lewis Goodall, political narratives, and coral reefs in Suva.
Sep 12, 2023 • 36min
Let the election battle begin: can Labour actually win?
Labour's Deputy Leader presents proposals for improving workers' rights. Discussion on the government's approach to poor working conditions. Strategic use of supporters' money and transitioning to a new role. Analysis of Keir Starmer's leadership qualities. Exploring the infiltration and influence of a Chinese spy in UK Parliament.
Sep 12, 2023 • 2min
This week on The News Agents: USA - Vladimir Putin: Trump's Russian running mate?
President Biden's bedtime habit, renewed relationship between Putin and Trump, and Trump's real estate advice to Kim Jong Un
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Sep 11, 2023 • 49min
What is behind our mental health pandemic?
This podcast discusses the mental health crisis in the country, with a focus on the lack of support in schools. Roman Kemp shares his own experience with depression and listeners highlight long waiting periods for mental health care. The podcast explores the challenges and statistics of mental health services, the impact of suicide, and the barriers faced by children and young people in accessing help.
Sep 8, 2023 • 50min
David Lammy on Brexit, Trump and beers with Keir
David Lammy, Shadow Foreign Secretary, discusses his political journey, childhood experiences growing up in Britain, friendship with Barack Obama, concerns about American democracy, challenges in becoming an MP, racism in politics and media, European Convention on Human Rights, and pleasure at rejoining Horizon.
Sep 7, 2023 • 40min
So, how do you catch a prisoner on the run?
Escape of a prisoner wearing red and white check trousers prompts discussion on prison system dysfunctionality and lack of resources. Analysis on lack of security in prisons and inmate escapes, highlighting re-offending and treatment issues. Discussion on by-election, Chris Pincher scandal, and impact on leadership perception. Analysis on political implications and potential opportunities for Labour Party. Analysis on political maneuvers, UK relations, and UK rejoining EU science programme. Focus on landmark Supreme Court ruling on abortion decriminalization in Mexico and gender parity progress.
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Sep 6, 2023 • 34min
Suella’s own goal
Suella's new Illegal Immigration Act may backfire on the Home Office as the government can no longer use Aid money to house asylum seekers. The bill criminalizes asylum seekers, forcing the Home Office to fund their housing. The podcast also covers the UK's small boats crisis, crumbling concrete in schools, contrasting narratives of the Labour Party and Rishi Sunak's government, the conviction for conspiracy to overturn democracy, and various trivia questions and facts.
Sep 5, 2023 • 35min
Don't panic! Gillian Keegan says only SOME of our schools are unsafe
Discussion on Gillian Keegan's statements, government's social media ad, Labour's response, and potential fallout from the concrete crisis in relation to school safety. Exploring the changes in the UK school building scheme and implications of cutting capital expenditure. Importance of investing in education and political dynamics within Whitehall and number 10. Decision made by ITV to air controversial interview clips featuring Gillian Keegan. Recent financial crisis faced by Birmingham City Council and government's responsibility for school building safety. Potential increase in council tax and impact on council services in Birmingham.
Sep 5, 2023 • 2min
This week on The News Agents: USA - Could a 'treason clause' kick Trump off the ballot?
Discussion about the possibility of removing Trump from the ballot based on treason, ongoing lawsuits challenging his eligibility, and speculation of Republicans launching an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden.
